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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene Two .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Winston dressing up as at the start of Scene Two?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Antigone.
(c) Polynices.
(d) Hodoshe.

2. In what part of the prison does The Island begin?
(a) The cafeteria.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) The Captain’s office.
(d) A cell.

3. How does Winston react to John’s news in Scene Two?
(a) He becomes angry.
(b) He refuses to speak to John.
(c) He is ecstatic.
(d) He sobs uncontrollably/

4. Where is John hiding at the start of Scene Two so that he cannot see Winston changing?
(a) In the corner.
(b) Under a blanket.
(c) Behind the bucket.
(d) Behind his hands.

5. What reason does John give for Winston being unable to perform as King Creon?
(a) King Creon’s costume will not fit him.
(b) He does not deserve to play a King.
(c) He does not have time to learn the lines.
(d) He looks more like a woman than John does.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Black prisoners yell to them when their van stopped at a gas station on the way to Robben Island?

2. What does John do to try to get Winston to laugh?

3. What does John tell Winston upon his return from seeing Hodoshe?

4. Where does John get injured after being beat up in Scene One?

5. Why does John worry about the noise Winston makes in their cell in Scene One?

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